Windows 10: Windows automatically logged me in

Discus and support Windows automatically logged me in in User Accounts and Family Safety to solve the problem; Hi, when I powered on my computer this morning, it automatically logged me in. I was surprised and thought maybe I already had entered the password. To... Discussion in 'User Accounts and Family Safety' started by selim, Apr 11, 2021.

  1. selim Win User

    Windows automatically logged me in


    Hi, when I powered on my computer this morning, it automatically logged me in. I was surprised and thought maybe I already had entered the password. To verify, I restarted the computer and again didn't require any password.

    I followed the directions at this link:

    Sign in User Account Automatically at Windows 10 Startup

    I noticed that "Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer" box was unchecked.
    I definitely didn't uncheck it, I didn't even know where this setting was. No one else uses this computer but me.
    Should I be worried ? Could this be some type of virus?

    Thanks for any feedback.

    This is Windows 10 Enterprise edition
    Version 20H2

    :)
     
    selim, Apr 11, 2021
    #1

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    DistantDeath, Apr 11, 2021
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  3. jbunch07 Win User
    Vista Automatic Updating Error

    Resolution Suggestion:

    # To resolve this problem, make sure that BITS and the Automatic Updates service are started..

    A simple solution but one that works in most circumstances!

    1. Click Start, click Run, type services.msc, and then click OK.

    2. In the list of services, right-click Automatic Updates, and then click Properties.

    3. In the Startup type list, click Automatic, and then click Apply.

    4. If Service status is set to Stopped, click Start, and then click OK.

    5. Right-click Background Intelligent Transfer Service, and then click Properties.

    6. In the Startup type list, click Manual, and then click Apply.

    7. If Service status is set to Stopped, click Start, and then click OK.

    http://www.updatexp.com/0x80070422.html- source *Smile Windows automatically logged me in :) hope that helps.
     
    jbunch07, Apr 11, 2021
    #3
  4. ram93 Win User

    Windows automatically logged me in

    laptop doesnt boot automatically

    This is what happened.

    1. Did a repair install and later disabled hibertnate in CMD.
    2. Enabled legacy option ROM in BIOS.
    3. After a few times startup ( i used the system in such mode for 5 days), changed boot option back to default.
    4. Vola!! It boots automatically to win10 without any keypress. Tested it with many starts to confirm the same.
    5. Re-enabled hibernate option using CMD and later selected Fast Startup.
    6. System booted normally, without the need for any keypress.

    I do not know exactly whether such steps resolved the problem or what else happened, hence cannot suggest above steps.

    Many thanks to all members who helped to troubleshoot problems.
     
    ram93, Apr 11, 2021
    #4
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